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State two metals that are alkali metals. ooo. eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeteteetetteettetteees
See it on the paper →one element that is an alkali metal
See it on the paper →the most reactive metal
See it on the paper →The properties of the Group I alkali metals show trends down the group. Tick (✓) the correct box in each row of Table 5.1 to show the trends down the group. increases decreases Table 5.1 stays the same density melting point reactivity with water
See it on the paper →an alkali metal
See it on the paper →is in Group I of the Periodic Table.
See it on the paper →The reaction between sodium and water is described as violent. Describe the reaction between potassium and water. Explain your answer. reaction explanation
See it on the paper →Sodium and lithium are both in Group I of the Periodic Table. Sodium reacts violently with water. Describe the reaction of lithium with water. Describe the trend in the reactivity of Group I elements as shown by sodium and lithium. reaction explanation
Calcium, magnesium and platinum were all incorrectly suggested as an alkali metal.
— Examiner report, February/March 2025, 0654/32 Q5(a)(ii) (Cambridge)
Many candidates found it difficult to describe the reaction of lithium with water and to describe the trend in the reactivity of Group I elements.
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 0654/33 Q11(d)(iii) (Cambridge)
Lithium, sodium and potassium were often suggested as the three metals that have only one electron in their outer shell. Magnesium was a common incorrect response.
— Examiner report, February/March 2022, 0654/32 Q11(a)(i) (Cambridge)
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Identify three metals from Table 11.1 that have only one electron in their outer shell as a neutral atom.
See it on the paper →Which row describes trends in the properties of Group I elements as the group is descended?
See it on the paper →Lithium, sodium and potassium are alkali metal elements in the Periodic Table. Table 5.1 shows the melting points of lithium, sodium and potassium. Table 5.1 metal melting point / °C lithium 181 sodium 98 potassium 64 State the trend in the melting points of the elements from lithium to potassium.
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